The ten-part series will see contestants face rounds of cookery challenges, with the panel blind tasting just a spoonful of the food before eliminating competitors.

The competition will be narrowed down to 12 contestants with a judge acting as a mentor to each team of four. The blind taste twist means that a mentor could end up sending home a member of their own team if their food is not up to scratch.

As well as commissioning the UK series, Channel 4 has also acquired the rights to air the US version of the program.

Channel 4 Head of Formats Dominic Bird said: "I'm thrilled that Nigella is returning to Channel 4 alongside Anthony and Ludo. The Taste promises to be a hugely exciting and compelling competition with stellar talent and exceptional cooking at its heart."